The family-made food of Philhellene in Moonee Ponds.

Philhellene

Family-run institution for Cretan-influenced feasts.

Prawn toast joins the snack-heavy menu at 81 Bay,the wine bar next to Baix.

Baix&81 Bay

Ian Curley’s luxe Brighton restaurant and wine bar.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Arbory is a seasonal floating bar on the Yarra River.

Arbory Afloat

Seasonal floating bar for long,boozy lunches on the Yarra.

  • Quincy Malesovas
On Air has a 1970s loft vibe with blond timber bleachers.

On Air

A space for musos and music lovers alike to meet over coffee and house DJ sets.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Paccheri with sausage,porcini and cavolo nero ragu.

Decca

An 80-seat restaurant and wine bar with a “loosely Italian” menu.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Baked vodka pasta and other dishes at Gambino’s rooftop bar.

Gambino Restaurant&Rooftop

A moody Italian restaurant with a casual rooftop bar one level up.

  • Emma Breheny
Outside Gracie’s on Toorak Road.

Gracie’s Wine Room

Chilled wine and share plates in a sun-drenched courtyard.

  • Emily Holgate andTomas Telegramma
Steak is available in three cuts.

Batesford Hotel

A revived pub with an epic beer garden just outside Geelong.

  • Gail Thomas
Eleven Barrack is banking on the market for plush dining rooms.
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This new two-hatted grill is so good,our critic booked it for his birthday

Eleven Barrack pushes beyond the usual surf-and-turf trappings to create a singular restaurant,complete with a baby grand and live pianist.

  • Callan Boys
Kidman dry-aged sirloin on the bone,with coal-roasted greens,fried onion and black garlic.
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Does Sydney need another luxury grill restaurant? No,but this one dazzles

The Grill isn’t for everyone,it’s expensive and grand,but it’s the kind of ambitious opening that makes big cities feel international.

  • David Matthews